Farrell went off at half-time in Saracens' 28-24 victory over Premiership title rivals Northampton two days ago because of a foot problem. But subsequent medical checks have delivered a positive outcome.

"Owen Farrell will resume training towards the end of this week," Saracens said on their official website. "The Saracens and England fly-half sustained a foot injury during the match against Northampton Saints on Sunday, but scans have indicated no serious damage."

The news will come as a considerable boost to the Saracens rugby director, Mark McCall, as preparations begin to gather pace for a Heineken Cup semi-final encounter with the French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham on 26 April.